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World NewsMon, 15 Jan 2018 17:12:06 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.12Buying an iPhone X? May not happen this year.https://www.themorningsidepost.com/buying-an-iphone-x-may-not-happen-this-year
Tue, 19 Sep 2017 17:41:01 +0000https://www.themorningsidepost.com/?p=11266If you’re considering buying a new Apple iPhone X once they are released later this year, you should probably clear your calendar to make sure you’re free on midnight October 27. This is the date when the iPhone X will officially be available for pre-orders on the company’s website, and if you want to have […]

]]>If you’re considering buying a new Apple iPhone X once they are released later this year, you should probably clear your calendar to make sure you’re free on midnight October 27. This is the date when the iPhone X will officially be available for pre-orders on the company’s website, and if you want to have any hope of actually receiving your shiny new iPhone this year, it is essential that you are one of the first customers to place a pre-order. Otherwise, if you hesitate at all, there is a high chance that you will be waiting until sometime in 2018 before you can actually get your hands on Apple’s newest smartphone.

The reason is that many experts believe that it is likely that pre-orders for the new iPhone X will be much higher than Apple’s supply chain can handle at present. The huge demand for Apple’s newest $1,000 iPhone is expected to outstrip the supply, which means that it could potentially be months before Apple is able to fulfill all of its pre-orders. As a result, there are bound to be many people who pre-order the iPhone X who will potentially experience months of waiting due to the extremely long shipping wait times.

In fact, it probably won’t be until sometime in mid-2018 before the supply chain can finally catch up with the demand. Despite the fact that experts are expecting Apple to ship around 40 million iPhone Xs by the end of the fiscal year, there is a good chance that many people who pre-order will still have to wait due to the huge expected demand. The good news is that things should be better for those who are willing to wait until 2018 when the company is expecting to ship approximately 90 million new phones.

If you’re a diehard Apple fanatic and can’t wait to get your hands on the company’s latest phone, it is definitely in your best interest to pre-order as early as possible. Otherwise, you might be stuck having to admire your friend’s new iPhone X for at least a few months.

]]>What to Expect at the 2017 iPhone Eventhttps://www.themorningsidepost.com/what-to-expect-at-the-2017-iphone-event
Mon, 04 Sep 2017 03:04:45 +0000https://www.themorningsidepost.com/?p=11215What to Expect at the iPhone Event As the Wall Street Journal previously reported, Apple’s annual iPhone event is likely to take place on September 12. While this means the event will probably be held on that date, Apple may opt to push back the date of the event, especially if the Steve Jobs Auditorium […]

As the Wall Street Journal previously reported, Apple’s annual iPhone event is likely to take place on September 12. While this means the event will probably be held on that date, Apple may opt to push back the date of the event, especially if the Steve Jobs Auditorium on its new event isn’t ready to host the gathering.

Obviously, the launch of new iPhones will be the main focus of the event, but announcements about other Apple products are expected as well. As far as the iPhone is concerned, there are rumors that a new iPhone 7s and 7s Plus will be unveiled together with the much talked about iPhone 8, which is expected to feature an innovative bezel-free design. As this year will mark the 10th anniversary of the iPhone’s initial launch, the 2017 event will be highly popular among those who want to be the first to see new technology.

Though many believe the new model of the iPhone will be called the iPhone 8, this hasn’t been officially confirmed yet, so the new edition of the popular smartphone may end up with another name. In addition to the design changes, the upcoming device is expected to include features like wireless charging, an improved OLED display and unlocking through facial recognition.

Regarding other Apple products, it’s very likely that the company will use the occasion to launch a much awaited 4th generation Apple TV, which will include new features like support for HDR and 4K video. There might be a new Apple Watch, which could come with a dedicated cellular network connection, allowing it provide functionality like calling, texting and retrieving mobile data without being first paired with an iPhone. Since Apple has previously revealed at their developers conference that they’re going to launch a smart speaker called the HomePod, attendees at the iPhone event are sure to hear more about it.

]]>Apple Homepod vs Amazon Echohttps://www.themorningsidepost.com/apple-homepod-vs-amazon-echo
Tue, 06 Jun 2017 00:53:39 +0000https://www.themorningsidepost.com/?p=9754Apple Homepod Vs Amazon Echo Smart-home gadgets are the way of the future. Changing the way people interact inside their home and even with their home, technology such as Amazon’s Echo, Google’s Home or Apple’s new HomePod removes any questioning as to why Apple would finally sink its wildly successful teeth into this part of […]

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Smart-home gadgets are the way of the future. Changing the way people interact inside their home and even with their home, technology such as Amazon’s Echo, Google’s Home or Apple’s new HomePod removes any questioning as to why Apple would finally sink its wildly successful teeth into this part of the market. Competing with these two other mega giants should be no hard task for Apple. But how does the Apple HomePod stack up against Amazon Echo?

When it comes to personability, Amazon’s Echo hits a higher mark. With HomePod, the command “Hey, Siri” will prompt use of the device. It shares a similar situation with Google Home: the user feels like they’re still interacting with a device. It’s a small, but important feature. This will be a phrase used nearly every day, several times a day. Amazon at least saw the importance and allowed the user to change the device’s wake up phrase. HomePod doesn’t have that option (yet).

Much like the rest of Apple’s product line, HomePod, at least compared to its counter devices, is expensive. Amazon Echo costs around $180 dollars, while Apple HomePod costs $350, almost double the price. While HomePod can be connected to a speaker system like Sonos (unlike Echo), Echo functions easier. Aside from sending messages, Amazon Echo can do all the things Apple HomePod can do, plus more.

For an Apple product, a product line that has a higher price point based almost entirely because of aesthetics, the Apple HomePod leaves a lot to be desired. The inner design is more interesting than its outside; the HomePod looks like an offwhite (or black) cylindrical-shaped pillow. This is a sharp contrast from its 90s and early 2000s product line, when their devices screamed “color”–as well as their commercials. Apple of the past was seen as “hip” or “fun”. HomePod is, well, bland.

All-in-all, the HomePod may only appeal to die-hard fans of Apple, but it leaves something to be desired. So far, tech enthusiasts are left unimpressed and wondering, “What’s the point?”

]]>Canada Adopts Important New Recreational Drone Ruleshttps://www.themorningsidepost.com/canada-adopts-important-new-recreational-drone-rules
Fri, 10 Mar 2017 03:54:36 +0000https://www.themorningsidepost.com/2017/03/10/bs-10-reasons-why-your-dad-doesnt-actually-want-your-fathers-day-gift/Canada’s Transportation Minister Marc Garneau in March, 2017 issued a new set of directives for recreational drone operators. This article will give you a better understanding of the new rules and regulations based on a recent interview with SkySnap, a Toronto based drone photo and video company.

Canada defines “recreational drones” as unmanned machines weighing between 250 grams and 35 kilograms. Operators who fail to comply with the new guidelines risk incurring fines of up to $3,000.

Minister Garneau explained he decided to issue the new regulations in response to an escalating number of reports of drone incidents. Since data collection commenced in 2014, incidents involving drones have more than tripled.

(SkySnap supplies drone rental equipment. The company provides information about current Canadian drone regulations as a public service.)